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At the Belmond Hotel Cipriani, named after the founder of Harry's Bar and inventor of the Bellini - Giuseppe Cipriani, there are two signature suites. The Palladio Suite, designed by Andrea Palladio, is the one that George Clooney & Amal Alamuddin stayed in right after getting married in 2014. On Guidecca island, the 970 square foot, 90 square meter suite is located on the southern tip of the property and provides 180 degree views. There is a concealed, private terrace with private plunge pool, private launch for 5 minute boat transfer to St. Mark's, 2 marble bathrooms, dining room, and mural-like watercolors covering the walls.

The Ca’ Nigra Lagoon Resort is an authentic expression of styles of the Venetian Settecento and modern design,
blending in perfect taste with the influences of fine oriental antiques. Today, after masterly preservative restoration
works that have brought up the value of its splendour, mosaics, original venetian floors of the Seicento, marble friezes
and precious glass panes are rediscovered harmonizing elegantly with modern solutions.

Ca' Sagredo Hotel was a palace originally owned by the Morosini family. It was purchased at the start of the 18th century by the Sagredos, a noble family who had lived in the Santa Sofia district for centuries. The facade onto the Grand Canal is proof of the Byzantine origin of the building, which was altered several times in subsequent centuries. The original ground floor with the doors leading onto the water and the first floor with its tall arch windows topped on slim pillars, were completed in the 15th century by the addition of second floor, which has tracery frieze around the middle mullioned windows of the Portego or central hall.

Belmond Hotel Cipriani is home to the only swimming pool in central Venice. The Olympic-sized pool is fully heated and filled with filtered seawater. A team of pool assistants is on hand to cater to your every request, from fresh towels to cool drinks and light dishes from the pool menu.

Have a meal and a drink accompanied by the terrific views of Venice found at JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa.
In addition to the breathtaking vistas of the park and the lagoon, La Sagra Poolside offers cicchetti and sharing platters,
along with inventive cocktails, beer, and wine.

Guests of The Verdura Golf and Spa Resort can indulge in culinary experiences during their stay at the Italian resort. Explore the rich flavors of Sicily’s cuisine with cooking classes, wine-tasting lessons, and mixology classes. All the ingredients are organic handpicked from Verdura's vegetable garden, olive, lemon, and orange trees.

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Cooking Class - The chefs will teach you to make some of Verdura's most popular dishes with the freshest local ingredients.

Sicilian Cuisine Class - Sicilian cuisine is a triumph of flavours, enriched over centuries by a variety of culinary traditions. Classes focus on how to make a Sicilian classic like chocolate, pastry, pizza or caponata.

Mixology - Learn how to mix a Sicilian Mojito and other classic cocktails with a twist. Make your very own cocktails with the resort's mixologist.

Wine Tasting - Sicily has all the ingredients for good wine. Taste the very best wines selected by the resort's sommelier.

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli at Hotel Danieli hosts up to 120 guests in both
the indoor restaurant and also outdoors on its exquisite terrace, open for al fresco
dining in warmer months from April to October. An a la carte menu showcases
typical Venetian cuisine as well as traditional Mediterranean fare accompanied by
breathtaking views of Venice. Restaurant Terrazza Danieli offers a truly memorable
dining experience.

Hotel Papadopoli Veneziais located in the historic city center, close to the Grand Canal and Constitution Bridge, which leads to Piazzale Roma and the train station. The hotel features views of the Tolentini Canal and Papadopoli Gardens.

Did you know Hilton Molino Stucky Venice started life as a flour mill owned by Giovanni Stucky? Dating back to 1895, 1500 people worked at the mill, producing 50 tons of flour each day. Trading wheat, flour and pasta internationally, Giovanni became the richest man in Venice. Sadly, his reign ended in 1910 when he was murdered by a former employee. From 1955, the mill was left derelict before its grand opening as a luxury hotel in 2007 with many of the building's original features still on show.

Set on its own private island in Venice, Isola delle Rose, just a 15-minute ride across the Lagoon to St. Mark's Square by boat shuttle service, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is the ultimate luxury retreat for romantic breaks and family escapes. Opening in March 2015, the Resort features 266 contemporary-styled rooms and suites designed by the architect Matteo Thun. Five distinct accommodation experiences will be at guests' disposal, located in secluded corners of the Island: the Hotel, La Residenza, La Maisonette, L'Uliveto, and La Villa.